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FDA Food recall · Reported March 20, 2013

Tausi Brand Salted Black Beans. Net Weight 180g (6.34 oz). Distributed by: V8 Commercial Co., Inc. San Juan, Metro Manila. Product of the Philippines.

This recall has been initiated due to suspected but, as of the writing of this letter (1/17/2013), unconfirmed Clostridium botulinum (C. botulinum) contamination.

Recall #
F-1133-2013
Affected scope
247 Cartons (100 cans per carton).
Initiated
January 18, 2013
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Phil-Am Trading, Inc. recalled Tausi Brand Salted Black Beans. Net Weight 180g (6.34 oz). Distributed by: V8 Commerci… - a low-severity action.

Tausi Brand Salted Black Beans. Net Weight 180g (6.34 oz). Distributed by: V8 Commerci… was recalled by Phil-Am Trading, Inc. in March 20, 2013. Reason: This recall has been initiated due to suspected but, as of the writing of this letter (1/17/2013), unconfirme…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-1133-2013 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Phil-Am Trading, Inc. issued this low-severity FDA Food recall-This recall has been initiated due to suspected but, as of the writing of this letter (1/17/2013), unconfirme….

Low
severity level
Class III
classification
March 20, 2013
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-1133-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Food - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in its category - 25,457 food recalls on record

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Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified low severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

Tausi Brand Salted Black Beans. Net Weight 180g (6.34 oz). Distributed by: V8 Commercial Co., Inc. San Juan, Metro Manila. Product of the Philippines.

Reason for recall

This recall has been initiated due to suspected but, as of the writing of this letter (1/17/2013), unconfirmed Clostridium botulinum (C. botulinum) contamination.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Low (Class III)
Status Terminated
Recall number F-1133-2013
Date reported March 20, 2013
Date initiated January 18, 2013
Recalling firm Phil-Am Trading, Inc.
Firm location Jersey City, NJ
Affected scope 247 Cartons (100 cans per carton).
Distribution 74 customers mainly located in NJ, NY and Pennsylvania.

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Tausi Brand Salted Black Beans. Net Weight 180g (6.34 oz). Distributed by: V8 Commercial Co., Inc. San Juan, Metro Manila. Product of the Philippines.. Recalled by Phil-Am Trading, Inc.. Units affected: 247 Cartons (100 cans per carton)..
Why was this product recalled?
This recall has been initiated due to suspected but, as of the writing of this letter (1/17/2013), unconfirmed Clostridium botulinum (C. botulinum) contamination.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on March 20, 2013. Severity: Low. Recall number: F-1133-2013.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: 74 customers mainly located in NJ, NY and Pennsylvania..
What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product?
Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.

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